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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.93, 233.15 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.93, 233.15 and 154.35 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.93 : 233.15 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.93/233.15 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.93x = 233.15 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.93x = 35,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,985.93/168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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